Texas School Counselor Certification

Prepare for your career as a school counselor in Texas.

About the Program

All required courses are delivered totally online in eight-week terms (five terms per academic year).
Our program is aligned with the principles of “The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.”
You will also gain extensive field experience through internships and practicum opportunities.

Quick Links

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Admission Requirements

Application for Admission
All college and/or university transcripts
The GRE is NOT required for admission.

Prerequisites

Hold a 48-hour master’s degree in counseling from a university that is accredited by an agency recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). This is per Texas Administrative Code 239.20, and no exceptions can be made.
Hold a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.75 or better, including all grades on repeated courses - or a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.75 or better in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
For State of Texas certification, applicants must have two years of teaching experience in an accredited public school prior to eligibility for approval to take the TExES school counselor exam.
You are strongly encouraged to register for the first and second eight-week terms simultaneously, before the first eight-week term begins.

Credit Requirements

This program consists of 18 credit hours. That means you only have to complete six courses to be eligible to qualify for the TExES School Counselor exam.

*This program is not accredited by CACREP. The ASU College of Education is accredited by CAEP.

Application Deadlines

Spring A Term: Jan. 1

Spring B Term: March 1

Summer Term: May 1

Fall A Term: Aug. 1

Fall B Term: Oct. 1

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Required Courses (3 credit hours each)

EDG 6324: Career and Occupational Counseling
EDG 6325: Practicum in School Counseling - or EDG 5361: Internship in School Counseling
EDG 6331: Role of the School Counselor
EDG 6363: Leadership
EDSC 6301: Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
EDSC 6302: School Counseling Techniques

Total credit hours: 18

Interested? Get in touch.

Certification Advisor